Summary of Floral City Community Center File

This is a Scope of Work document for Citrus County, Florida's Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-011 for mowing and landscaping services across County-maintained properties in Zone 2. The procurement encompasses routine finish mowing, trimming, weeding, edging, and litter pickup services at 28 designated properties throughout the zone, including the Floral City Community Center and other facilities such as community centers, parks, boat ramps, and trailheads. Mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. or December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grounds Maintenance Conference Room in Lecanto, with attendance required for all bidders. The deadline for submitting questions is December 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., and bids are due by December 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The contract term is two years with three optional one-year renewal periods contingent upon satisfactory performance and fund availability.

Bidders must meet mandatory requirements including a minimum of two years' commercial mowing experience, commercial-grade equipment preapproved by the county, and active Sunbiz registration. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation compliant with Florida state law. The County has appropriated approximately $31,500 for these services and reserves the right to adjust based on funding availability. A local business preference of up to 5% may be applied if the cost differential does not exceed $10,000. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice submission, with monthly itemized invoices and daily cut reports required. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies, and must maintain professional-grade equipment and adhere to County specifications for all landscape work.